I just watched an interesting interview where Gary Gensler reflects on his time as SEC Chairman. Interestingly, despite the cryptocurrency industry celebrating his departure a few months ago, he remains a strong supporter of his regulatory decisions.

Gensler made it clear in the CNBC interview that he has no regrets. He said something like: "I am very proud of what we achieved. I took an oath and led a compliance agency dedicated to protecting investors." Essentially, he maintains that his approach was correct, regardless of how the crypto community viewed it.

What’s notable is that under the new leadership of Paul Atkins, the SEC has taken a quite different turn. According to CNBC, the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. has experienced a significant increase in innovation, leadership, and capital. It’s a stark contrast to the Gensler era.

However, Gary Gensler isn’t easily impressed by these changes. He maintains his stance that most of the crypto sector, except for Bitcoin, remains highly speculative and lacking solid fundamentals. It’s his way of saying he believes his more restrictive approach was right.

Since leaving the SEC in January, Gensler has rejoined MIT as a professor, teaching global economics and management. His current focus is on AI, fintech, and public policy, so he’s still connected to the tech and regulatory space. What’s clear is that Gary Gensler continues to be a key figure in crypto regulation discussions, even though he no longer holds the power to implement his policies directly.